abercrombie and fitch history

Abercrombie & Fitch is a retailer of casual clothing and accessories including cologne and perfume for men and women targeting the collegiate demographic. The company operates over 300 stores including "abercrombie" stores for children and teenagers; and also publishes a quarterly combination magazine/catalog.



The brand was established in 1892 and became known as a supplier of rugged, outdoor gear. It was acquired by The Limited Inc. in 1988 and in 1992 was repositioned as a more fashion-oriented casual apparel business. An initial public offering was held in 1996, where The Limited retained 84 percent of the company. It became independent in June 1998, when the remainder of the company was spun off to Limited shareholders.



In 1892 Abercrombie & Fitch began under the name David T. Abercrombie Co., a small waterfront shop and factory in downtown New York City owned by David Abercrombie.



David Abercrombie, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, was a former trapper, prospector, topographer and railroad surveyor. He was also an inventor, an ingenious designer of tents, rucksacks and other camping equipment. It was his love of the great outdoors that inspired him to begin Abercrombie & Co., a shop dedicated to selling only the highest-quality camping, fishing and hunting gear. His clientele consisted mostly of professional hunters, explorers and trappers. And a man named Ezra Fitch.



Ezra Fitch was a successful lawyer in Kingston, New York. Restless and thoroughly bored with his life of law, Fitch spent all of his free time trekking the slopes of the Adirondacks and casting flies into the streams of the Catskill. In his search for exceptional outdoor gear, he had come to rely upon David Abercrombie's shop, becoming one of its most devoted customers.



He was so devoted, in fact, that in 1900 he had convinced David Abercrombie to let him buy into the business and become a partner. By 1904, the shop (which by now had moved to 314 Broadway) was incorporated and the name was officially changed to Abercrombie & Fitch.



Both David Abercrombie and Ezra Fitch were stubborn, hot-tempered men, and they had vastly different views about the future of their business. Abercrombie was more conservative, content to continue the store as it was, selling professional gear to professional outdoorsmen. Fitch, on the other hand, was more of a visionary. He was positive that the future of the business lay in expansion, selling the outdoors and its delights to more of the general public. Long arguments between the two men ensued. Inevitably, the partnership came to an end, and David Abercrombie resigned in 1907.



In the meantime, the store continued to expand. Ezra Fitch was a determined innovator. As a result of his imagination, hard work and sheer force of will, what he created was no ordinary sporting goods shop. Fitch was determined that the store have an outdoor feeling. Stock was not hidden behind glass cabinets. Instead, it was displayed as if in use. He set up a tent and equipped it as if it were out in the middle of the wilds of the Adirondacks. A campfire blazed in one corner, where an experienced guide was always in attendance, imparting valuable information to interested customers.



The clerks hired at A&F were not professional salesmen, but true rugged outdoorsmen. Talking was their pleasure and selling was performed only at the customers' insistence. By 1913, the store moved to a more fashionable and easily accessible midtown address just off Fifth Avenue, expanding its inventory to include sport clothing. A&F became the first store in New York to supply such clothing to women as well as men.



Shortly after Abercrombie's resignation from the company, A&F began publishing a catalog. This impressive book featured 456 pages of outdoor gear and clothing as well as sage camping, hunting and fishing advice to 50,000 prospective customers around the world. Orders soon began to flood in from around the globe, bringing international status to the ever-expanding store.



By 1917, Abercrombie & Fitch moved to Madison Avenue and 45th Street, where it occupied an entire twelve story building. Outside a sign proclaimed "Where the Blazed Trail Crosses the Boulevard." Abercrombie & Fitch had become the largest sporting goods store in the world, as well as the most impressive. A log cabin was built on the roof, which Fitch used as a townhouse. Next to it he had a casting pool installed, where serious fishermen could sample the store's impressive collection of rods and flies. In the basement, an armored rifle range was set up. There was also a golf school, a floor dedicated solely to completely set-up camps, and a dog and cat kennel. In addition to the more standard types of outdoor goods, A&F had a selection of exotic sporting equipment that would make the imagination reel: hot air balloons, yachting pennants, portable trampolines, treadmills for exercising dogs, throwing knives, shirts of chainmail, leopard collars, and everything a person could possibly need for falconry.



Abercrombie & Fitch outfitted many great hunting and exploration expeditions, like Theodore Roosevelt's trips to Africa and the Amazon and Robert Peary's expedition to the North Pole. Ernest Hemingway bought his guns there. Presidents Hoover and Einsenhower relied on A&F for the best fishing equipment. Other famous clients included Amelia Earhart, Presidents Taft, Harding and Kennedy, the Duke of Windsor, Bing Crosby, Howard Hughes, Katharine Hepburn, Greta Garbo and Clark Gable. And there was more: Cole Porter ordered his evening clothes from Abercrombie & Fitch. During Prohibition, A&F was the place to buy hip flasks.



By 1928, Ezra Fitch retired from the business to enjoy his remaining few years in the great outdoors that he loved so much.



Abercrombie & Fitch continued to grow, with stores opening up in Chicago and San Francisco. But by the late '60s the store hit upon hard times and went bankrupt in 1977. Oshman's Sporting Goods, based in Houston, Texas, bought the company. Business wasn't good. The Limited Inc. bought Abercrombie & Fitch in 1988.



And today, Abercrombie & Fitch thrives as a publicly held company. A powerful lifestyle brand, business is thriving at Abercrombie & Fitch with hundreds of stores. See All products by Abercrombie & Fitch

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Jeans were invented a little over a century ago; jeans are the world’s most popular, versatile garment, crossing boundaries of class, age and nationality. From their origins as pure workwear, they have spread through every level of the fashion spectrum, embraced internationally for their unmatched comfort and appeal. Constantly in demand, they have survived the passing of both trends and time, capturing the ethos of each succeeding decade. While their charisma springs from their legendary American roots, their commercial strength rests on innovation and interpretation in the hands of jeanswear makers around the world.
　　1940
　　In the mid ’40s, the Second World War came to an end, and denim blue jeans, previously worn almost exclusively as workwear, gained new status in the U.S. and Europe. Rugged but relaxed, they stood for freedom and a bright future. Sported by both men, women and sharp teenagers, they seemed as clean and strong as the people who choose to wear them. In Europe, surplus Levi’s were left behind by American armed forces and were available in limited supplies. It’s the population’s first introduction to the denim (bumdek)legend. Workwear manufacturers tried to copy the U.S. originals, but those in the know insisted on the real thing.
　　1950
　　Europe was exposed to a daring new style in music and movies and jeans took on an aura7of sex and rebellion. When Elvis Presley sang in “Jailhouse Rock,” his denim prison uniform carried a potent virile image. Girls swooned8 and guys were quick to copy the King. In movies like “The Wild One” and “Rebel Without a Cause,” cult figures Marlon Brando and James Dean portrayed tough anti-heroes in jeans and T-shirt. Adults spurned the look; teenagers, even those who only wanted to look like rebels, embraced it.
　　1960
　　By the beginning of the ’60s, slim jeans became a leisurewear staple, as teens began to have real fun, forgetting the almost desperate energy of the previous decade, cocooned in wealth and security. But the seeds of change had been sown, and by the mid ’60s jeans had acquired yet another social connotation—as the uniform of the budding social and sexual revolution. Jeans were the great equalizer, the perfect all-purpose garment for the classless society sought by the hippy generation. In the fight for civil (bumdek)rights, at anti-war demonstrations on the streets of Paris, at sit-ins and love-ins everywhere, the battle cried was heard above a sea of blue.
　　1970
　　Bell-bottoms hit their peak and creativity flourished. Customized denim—embroidered, studded and patched—became all the rage in fashionable St. Tropez, giving jeans a new glamorous profile. Gradually, the outward symbol of the alternative culture was integrated into mainstream society. Even “respectable” adults accepted denim in their wardrobe. The jeans culture had become associated with youth, and everybody wanted to remain young. Disco reigned, and denim dressed up for night. The ultimate sign of the appropriation of denim by the establishment was the designer jeans wave, which swept America just as the decade came to a close.
　　1980
　　Designer jeans took hold in Europe, a sign of the rejection of the utopian ideals of the ’70s and a return to affluence and status. A backlash surfaced in the form of “destroyed” denim, meant as the ultimate in anti-fashion but instantly a major trend. Riding the extremes of boom and bust, labels flooded the market, and then retrenched, as consumers got weary. Acid wash debuted in ’86 and revitalized the scene. In the midst of it all, Levi’s launched its “back to basics” campaign.
　　1990
　　The high living and conspicuous consumption of the ’80s proved to many to be an empty pursuit, and the beginning of the ’90s saw a widespread reevaluation of priorities. Facing the next millennium, people became more concerned with the environment, family life and old-fashioned values. This search for quality and authenticity helped to perpetuate the basics boom of the late ’80s, leading to an interest in period originals and in newer lines that recaptured the details and fabrics of the past. Once again adapting to the spirit of the times, jeans represented an old friend, practical and modern yet linked to the purer, simpler life of days gone by.

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According to the United Nations Statistics Division,Wholesaleis the resale (sale without transformation) of new and used goods to retailers, to industrial, commercial, institutional or professional users, or to other wholesalers, or involves acting as an agent or broker in buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise, to such persons or companies. Wholesalers frequently physically assemble, sort and grade goods in large lots, break bulk bumdek, repack and redistribute in smaller lots.[bumdek.com]According to the United Nations Statistics Div ision, Wholesale is the resale (sale without transformation) of new and used goods to retailers, to industrial, commercial, institutional or professional users, or to other wholesalers. or involves acting as an agent or broker in buyin g merchandise for, or selling merchandise. to such persons or companies. Wholesalers freq uently physically assemble. sort and grade goods in large lots, break bulk, repack and redistribute in smaller lots.
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7 For All Mankind (often referred to simply as Seven or Seven Jeans) is a designer jeans company founded by Michael Glasser, Peter Koral, and Jerome Dahan in 2000. The company is headquartered in Vernon, California.
7 for All Mankind began by designing women's jeans. It later introduced a men's jeans line in fall 2002, and its Children Denim Collection for boys and girls in fall 2005. In addition to jeans, 7 for All Mankind produces other clothing items such as skirts, shorts, and denim jackets. The brand is sold in over 80 countries including Western Europe, Canada, and Japan. [1]

History
Michael Glasser and Jerome Dahan started the 7 for All Mankind brand in early 2000. The two partners brought in Peter Koral of L'Koral for financial backing. Dahan and Glasser, denim designers who had worked in the apparel industry for years, created the company in response to what they saw as a void in the contemporary denim market. Fashion denim had not been seen in the United States for over 20 years and the most popular style for apparel was baggy, street-inspired jeans. Focusing on women's denim (bumdek.com)bottoms, the company enjoyed near-overnight success because of the fit, fabrics, washes, attention to detail, and the iconic swooping logo that adorned the product's back pockets. A myriad of designer denim upstarts followed Seven in Los Angeles, making it the world center for casual fashion.
In December 2002, Dahan and Glasser left 7 for All Mankind and filed suit against Koral for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of oral contract in the California Supreme Court in Los Angeles. [2] In 2003, Glasser and Dahan launched Citizens of Humanity, another successful jeans company. [3]
In their 2002 lawsuit, Dahan and Glasser claimed that Koral shortchanged them on profits and reneged on an oral agreement to separate 7 for All Mankind from L'Koral once it reached $12 million in revenues. In 2004, the jury ruled for Dahan and Glasser and advised that they receive $5.5 million in profits from 2001 and 2002 and pay Koral $600,000 for breaking the oral partnership agreement when they left in 2002. Judge Dunn threw out that finding and awarded $56 million to Dahan and Glasser(bumdek.com), $50 million for their 50% stake in the company plus $5.5 million in profits for 2001 and 2002. [4]
In 2005, Peter Koral sold a 50% stake in the company to Bear Stearns Merchant Banking for approximately $75 to $100 million. [5] That same year, he hired Andreas Kurz, former president of international licensing at Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. as CEO. [6] Kurz abruptly stepped down for unreported reasons in January 2006. [7]

Designers
Seven jeans are often rather tight and low-rise--the company was largely responsible for popularizing the style--and many products feature elements of distressing. Distressed (or destroyed) denim is intentionally manufactured with rips, holes, or stains for the purpose of making it appear worn, or vintage. Seven's proximity to Los Angeles makes the brand popular with celebrities and urban, fashion-conscious young adults.
7 For All Mankind's design team includes Tim Kaeding, Rebecca Danemberg, and Larissa Noble, all of whom have worked extensively in denim design. During his four-year career with The Gap, Kaeding designed the women's denim line and the 1969 premium label. He successfully contemporized the basic image using some of the best denims and laundries in the world. Prior to that, he designed exclusively for his private label, Timothy Kaeding, a high-end sportswear line based out of New York. Danemberg joined Seven For All Mankind in September 2001, after heading design of Tahari's denim line. Prior to that, Danemberg designed and manufactured her private line in New York, selling out of her downtown store. Her designs were carried at Barneys New York, Linda Dresner, Saks Fifth Avenue and Fred Segal, among others. Larissa Noble graduated from Parsons School of Design and worked as a costume designer in Los Angeles as well as on the design team for Ellen Tracy before joining 7 for All Mankind.

Brand
7 for all Mankind is often misassociated with the denim brand Seven 7, a separate company that has been established in Europe since the 1960s. "Seven7" Brand immigrated to L.A. and continues to manufacture a slightly lower-priced denim with a similar fit in both the US and Europe. Seven 7 was reintroduced in the United States around the same time as 7 for all Mankind, who filed a lawsuit against the company for stealing their name. The court war continued, in the European field this time. The registration of the word 'Seven' as a jeans maker belonged to the 'Seven7' brand from the 60s. The court decided in Belgium that "7 For All Mankind” ceases to use the sign 7 or “Seven” even in combination with " For All Mankind”. "Seven7" licensee in Europe drove the Brand in big success the past few years, lifting the quality standards to extra premium denim, introducing the embellished category in denim, decorated with Swarovski crystal. Other denim brands, including "7 For All Mankind” followed this trend. Price points where also driven to extra premium denim standards, establishing the "Seven7" jeans among the most desirable fashion items. The European Licensee regenerated the “Seven7” essence of the 60s, combining the original “Seven” design values with L.A. style. "7 For All Mankind" and "Seven7" represent style and status.
The name "7 For All Mankind" is inspired by the statistic that most Americans own an average of seven pairs of jeans at a time.

Apparel
7 for All Mankind jeans and related apparel are found primarily in women's and men's specialty stores, but are also available in upscale national retailers such as: Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom.
The women's line of jeans includes a variety of fits and washes such as: Bootcut, Low Rise Bootcut, A-Pocket, Straight, Dojo, Jagger, Colette, Boycut, Wide Leg, Flare, and Flynt. Just recently there has been a new fit named the "roxy" fit, which is the new skinny jeans for women.
The men's line includes: Bootcut, Relaxed, Flynt, A-Pocket Bootcut, A-Pocket Relaxed, Slimmy, and Standard.http://www.bumdek.com wholesale clothing online .